Human Resources Business Partner

JD.COM; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JD.com, based in New Jersey, seeks an HR Business Partner to collaborate with senior logistics leadership to align HR initiatives with business goals, foster talent development, and build a high-performance culture across the Northeast and the United States.

The role focuses on strategic partnership, talent management, recruitment for NJ-based logistics operations, employee relations, change management, and compliance with NJ and federal laws, including DEI efforts and data-driven HR programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of HR Business Partner experience, with a focus in logistics, supply chain, or high-volume distribution centers preferred.
• Fluent in English, both verbally and in writing, with strong negotiation skills.
• Deep understanding of logistics/supply chain challenges, including port logistics hub operations in NJ/NY area.
• Core HR competencies in performance management, talent development, employee relations, and org development.
• Excellent stakeholder management with ability to influence at all levels, within a global corporate structure.
• Familiarity with US labor laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA) and New Jersey-specific workplace regulations (NJ LAD, NJFLA, Earned Sick Leave).

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership: Partner with logistics leadership to align HR support with business priorities.
• Talent Management: Lead performance reviews, succession planning, and leadership development programs.
• Recruitment Strategy: Develop NJ-based logistics staffing strategies for regional distribution.
• Employee Relations: Manage employee relations and maintain a compliant, positive work environment.
• Change Management: Support organizational change aligned with JD's global vision.
• Compliance & Benefits: Advise on compensation, benefits, and HR policies per NJ and federal laws.
• Data-Driven Insights: Use HR analytics to improve programs and processes.
• Culture Building: Promote DEI and a high-performance culture.

Job description

Based in New Jersey, the HR Business Partner (HRBP) will work closely with the senior leadership teams of JD's logistics division. You will be responsible for aligning HR initiatives with business goals, fostering talent development, and establishing a high-performance culture. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to JD's success in a dynamic and evolving market and to support our expanding footprint across New Jersey, the East Coast, and the broader United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership: Partner with logistics leadership to understand business priorities and provide strategic HR support to enhance organizational performance.
• Talent Management: Lead talent management processes, including performance reviews, succession planning, and leadership development programs.
• Recruitment Strategy: Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to meet JD’s staffing needs in New Jersey-based logistics and regional distribution operations.
• Employee Relations: Manage employee relations, ensure a positive work environment, and address performance or behavioral issues in compliance with federal and New Jersey state regulations.
• Change Management: Support organizational change and transformation initiatives aligned with JD’s global vision.
• Compliance & Benefits: Advise on compensation, benefits, and HR policies, ensuring full compliance with New Jersey employment laws (including NJ Law Against Discrimination, NJ Family Leave Act) and federal Department of Labor (DOL) standards.
• Data-Driven Insights: Utilize HR data and analytics to continuously improve HR programs and processes.
• Culture Building: Promote employee engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to strengthen JD’s work culture.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of HR Business Partner experience, with a background in logistics, supply chain, or high-volume distribution centers preferred.
• Communication: Fluent in English, both verbally and in writing, with strong negotiation skills and the ability to navigate a global corporate structure.
• Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the logistics or supply chain industry, including the unique operational challenges of the New Jersey and NY/NJ port logistics hub.
• Core Competencies: Solid experience in performance management, talent development, employee relations, and organizational development.
• Stakeholder Management: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Legal Expertise: Familiarity with U.S. labor laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA) and New Jersey-specific workplace regulations (such as NJ LAD, NJFLA, and NJ Earned Sick Leave).